empirical vs metaphysical

empirical

adj
  • Pertaining to or based on experience (often, in contrast with having a basis in theoretical explanation). 

  • Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses. 

  • Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation. 

metaphysical

adj
  • Being an adherent of the philosophy of metaphysics. 

  • Of or pertaining to metaphysics. 

  • Immaterial, supersensual, not physical (more properly, "beyond" that which is physical). 

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